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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment670
Mean wage$43.57
Entry wage$38.19
10th percentile wage$35.36
50th percentile wage$44.47
90th percentile wage$49.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities8012.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities80$35.85
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$44.47 $27.71 $16.76
2017$44.37+.2%$27.65+.2%$16.72
2016$43.04+3.1%$26.82+3.1%$16.22
2015$42.19+2.0%$26.29+2.0%$15.90
2014$41.38+2.0%$25.78+2.0%$15.59
2013$40.53+2.1%$25.25+2.1%$15.27
2012$39.68+2.1%$24.72+2.1%$14.95
2011$39.10+1.5%$24.36+1.5%$14.74
2010$38.25+2.2%$23.83+2.2%$14.42
2009$37.81+1.2%$23.56+1.2%$14.25
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.47 $24.57 $19.90
2017$44.37+.2%$24.31+1.1%$20.06
2016$43.04+3.1%$23.66+2.8%$19.38
2015$42.19+2.0%$23.12+2.3%$19.07
2014$41.38+2.0%$22.63+2.1%$18.74
2013$40.53+2.1%$22.15+2.2%$18.38
2012$39.68+2.1%$21.70+2.1%$17.97
2011$39.10+1.5%$21.33+1.7%$17.77
2010$38.25+2.2%$21.00+1.6%$17.25
2009$37.81+1.2%$20.64+1.7%$17.16
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$44.47670
South Central$34.30230
Eastern$33.3790
North Central$32.84470
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$44.47670
North Central$32.84470
South Central$34.30230
Eastern$33.3790
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